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Adherent: A follower who has not yet obtained all that he expects to get. Amnesty: The state’s magnanimity to those offenders whom it would be too expensive to punish. Arena: In politics, an imaginary rat-pit in which the statesman wrestles with his record. Conservative: A statesman who is enamored of existing evils, as distinguished from a Labour who wishes to replace them with others. Elector: One who enjoys the sacred privilege of voting for the man of another man’s choice. Executive: An officer of the Government, whose duty it is to enforce the wishes of the legislative powe…

Clockers do you think this new law will stop the dealers messing with the clocks? http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/news/8640108/Crackdown-on-clockers.html

Hi All, as Premium Member discount supplier, thought we would share our race car info . . FULL BLOG CAN BE FOUND HERE - The Project Moff Race Car . . . . Hi All, I will start a blog with all the details, but I have just put this in my R33 GTS-t.. Its a bit lairy to say the least :D Website : The Project Moff Dyno Print out :eek: 1.5 Bar 600.8 ATH 466.8 lb/ft Spec Engine RB26 Red painted engine (from an R32 GTR) N1 oil pump ACL Big ends and main bearings Greddy cams and Cam Shafts Polished crank Ported and Poilshed head Tomei Fuel Rail Tomei pistons Rips modified…

Hi Members For my own interest sake I have just carried out an experiment on Petrol Fuel with my 2008 Honda Exec 1977cc Mk 3 Manual Gear change Vehicle after having a full service done with new Spark Plugs ,All new Filters and Engine Oil Changed. So to begin with I nearly emptied the Fuel Tank which was showing Low Fuel and then filled up half way up with a well known Supermarket Brand Unleaded Fuel ,It seemed to be okay, few little starting problems which I put down to the weather and a couple of hiccups from the Engine which had never happened before, Then after the Tank showed Low on Fuel I filled up half way again with Esso Unleaded Petrol of the same grade…

So when you are finally released from lockdown and able to drive your car....what music will you play in the car?

From a News report I saw this week, new coal power plants are opening weekly so why is it always us in the UK that have to change to electric cars etc????? The use of fossil fuels in increasing nearly everywhere Countries and territories with the largest number of operational coal power plants worldwide as of July 2023 and have no intentions of changing. China (Mainland} 2 new every week India United States Japan Indonesia Russia Germany Poland Turkey Ukraine Philippines Vietnam Czechia South Korea Kazakhstan Taiwan Australia South Africa BTW …

Has anyone had their sat nav take them on a merry go round and take you miles off course? or is your sat nav unit reliable? if it is reliable which Sat Nav unit do you have ? Aftermarket or factory fitted?

I hope all Members have had an enjoyable and trouble Free Motoring Coronation Weekend, back to the Grindstone unfortunately on Tuesday. Best Wishes to All BAZZER RN 1

What is the best excuse you have made or heard of to try and get out of a speeding ticket?

Being a big dog person.... I wouldn't dream of giving my dogs food, treats or toys from China, Thailand, Vietnam and the like. The word 'China' and 'dog' conjures up images of dogs being beaten to death, throats cut, put in hot oil and cooked alive and eaten – images I would rather not have seen. In the US there are dogs that died of kidney disease after eating treats from China Perhaps the majority of people don't realize or maybe aren't concerned about the origin of the products. I’m told also of pet food manufacturers buying from China and adverting they are from the UK. Some get away with it by saying – they are packed in the UK, they just mis…

My link Any one been on these roads?

Does anyone have any comments about these animals, As a responsible Parent and hopefully a responsible Person, I have my own personal views on this. I have had Dogs my latest Two Beautiful Border Collies who sadly died last year but I always made sure they were well trained and safe on a lead when out walking them .

What is your worst experience with a main dealer? Any stories to tell?

Official TOA Meet - Dudley Last BIG Jap meet of 2010 for more info check out http://www.theorientacademy.co.uk TOA Official Meet Monday 6th December 2010 at 8.00pm. TESCO CAR PARK @ 8.00pm BIRMINGHAM ROAD, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY1 4RP. Start around 8:00, any jap cars welcome, just no messin around (reving, handbraking etc), we dont wanna get chucked off there.. Map (Green Arrow) Some previous meet pics can be found here - http://theorientacademy.top-forum.net/meet-show-gallery-f27/3rd-aug-toa-pictures-t2125.htm http://theorientacademy.top-forum.net/meet-show-gallery-f27/photos-from-5-7-toa-meet-t2093.htm http://www.civiclife.net/board/index.php?/to…

Seen that Car Insurance Companies are blaming the increased high cost of Car Insurance this year on Electric Cars , I am not a fan of Electric Cars but this comment by Insurance Companies seems to me to be a fob off by them to unjustifiably penalise all Motorists to increase the insurance costs What do other Members think ???

Always thought this sumed up things very well when it first appeared.... Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who has been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was, since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape. He will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as: Knowing when to come in out of the rain; Why the early bird gets the worm; Life isn't always fair; and Maybe it was my fault. Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (don't spend more than you can earn) and reliable strategies (adults, not children, are in charge). …

What a start to a New Year we don't learn anything do we, Wars going on everywhere, funny (not) how we can police the Red Sea but not the English Channel, can afford to give billions away when there's plenty to sort out at home. “Genuine tragedies in the world are not conflicts between right and wrong. They are conflicts between two rights” ― Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel The Post Office scandal, Tata steel scandal, Politicians who couldn't lay straight in bed can talk and talk but can't do.... and on it goes, “What experience and history teaches us is that people and governments have n…

Hi All Whilst I agree about the 20 mph speed limit being imposed outside Schools or any other places where young persons might be vulnerable to traffic injury, I am not sure I agree with this being made law on other roads. Any comments from our worthy Members on this. ??? Pedal to the Metal Boy Racers excluded 😇 Best wishes BAZZER RN 1

Just heard on the news they are doing away with handbrakes on new cars and just relying on the electronic brake system, That should be good fun on Hill Starts. !!!!!

An old Cherokee is teaching his grandson about life. “A fight is going on inside me,” he said to the boy. “It is a terrible fight and it is between two wolves. One is evil – he is anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego.” He continued, “The other is good – he is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith. The same fight is going on inside you – and inside every other person, too.” The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather, “Which wolf will win?” The old Cherokee si…

See the fuel prices are on the up again, same every year at hoilday time the prices always go up. Many years ago I managered a service station (Chevron Oil Co) !!! and the prices were always increased at those times because people are normally going out and about more. Remember - Texaco, Regent, Total, anymore??????